Wind turbine blade removal device and method
US11760608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/72
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for removing or installing wind turbine blades, comprising a single spreader-type bar fitted with specialized end units with rotatable chain and/or cable for supporting the blade at two or more lift points. The inventive device allows for a single-crane lift of a wind turbine blade, with the ability to remotely control and fine tune the level and pitch of the blade during all portions of the lifting, lowering, installation and/or removal operations.
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